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Job Details:

Are you passionate about working on complex issues where analysis of situations requires in depth knowledge and expertise? Do you thrive on creating a high performance culture, encouraging development amongst your team? Do you want to apply your background to contribute to MSK's mission of dedication to exceptional cancer care, innovative research, and forward-thinking education?

If so, we have an exciting opportunity for a Director of Research Financial Management (RFM) to join our Office of Research and Projects Administration (ORPA) leadership team. The Director is a key leader in ORPA, directing and managing the RFM team and driving best in class practices. This position requires a commitment to operational excellence, through a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, innovation and partnership.

You will:

Be responsible for the strategic planning and programming initiatives affecting the Management of MSK's research funding portfolio and Sloan Kettering Institute corporation funds for research.

Establish and oversee a control environment for central post-award grant and financial management of government (e.g., federal, state), non- government, industry sponsored and institutional funds, in alignment with federal and other accounting principles, as required.

Collaborate with the ORPA leadership team to direct and promote the strategic management of MSK's research funding portfolio.

Provide strategic leadership and oversight for new programmatic initiatives and activities related to RFM and compliance associated with federal, sponsor and institutional financial reporting.

Create and propagate a supportive team environment and a culture focused on high performance

Ensure compliance with all rules for the Financial Management of grants and contracts and related institutional policies, procedures, quality standards, improvement initiatives and external legal regulations which includes working with other departments to establish compliant internal controls.

You are:

Knowledgeable about your business and the marketplace and able to apply this knowledge to advance our goals.

A cultivator of innovation who builds and fosters new ways for the organization to be successful.

A good decision-maker, with proven success at making timely decisions that keep MSK moving forward.

A provider of work directives, delegating responsibilities as necessary and removing obstacles to get work done.

Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.

Able to hold yourself and others accountable into achieve goals and live up to commitments.

Skilled at painting a compelling picture of MSK's strategy and vision that motivates others to action.

You have:

A Bachelors degree

A Masters and/or CRA certification are preferred

A minimum of 7-10 years experience in research administration and/or non-profit finance administration experience

A minimum of 4-7 years experience leading and developing a team.

Experience working in a post award environment in an Academic/Medical or Research Institution

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About Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center

As one of the world's premier cancer centers, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center is committed to exceptional patient care, leading-edge research, and superb educational programs. The close collaboration between our physicians and scientists is one of our unique strengths, enabling us to provide patients with the best care available today as we work to discover more effective strategies to prevent, control, and ultimately cure cancer in the future. Our education programs train future physicians and scientists, and the knowledge and experience they gain at Memorial Sloan-Kettering has an impact on cancer treatment and the biomedical research agenda around the world.